R-Pod Owners Forum vs. R-Pod Nation
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Topic: R-Pod Owners Forum vs. R-Pod Nation
Posted By: this_is_nascar
Subject: R-Pod Owners Forum vs. R-Pod Nation
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 9:36am
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Not to start a p*ssing contest, but is there anyone that participates on R-Pod Owners Forum that DOES NOT also participate on R-Pod Nation? I'm only curious because it seems that just about every question or post gets published on both boards. I find it hard to believe that there are many, if any, that are not aware of both sites.
Just curious and yes, I posted this same question on the other forum.
 ------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 11:18am
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I only come here. I didn't see the need for two. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 2:30pm
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I am a "former member" of the other forum. The main reason I don't go over there is because of a small group, very small, that was rude to me in some messages and emails. There is another reason also. The forum is owned and run by a dealership not by the people that own R-Pods. But I don't hold any grudges to them. They do have some very fine members. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 2:54pm
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I am a member of both forums and I will answer posts on the nation but I only start new posts here. Only because I don't want to do everything twice. Also I know Forest River Monitors the Nation if I wanted to get a message to them I might post it there instead of here. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 7:20pm
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Here only for me. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 8:04pm
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Damn Nascar....I've been thinking the same thing for months. Being still in my first year I check both. It seems 75% or more of the ?’s posted here get posted there. I do find good facts and info from both. One major advantage here to me is Techntrek and his daily involvement, organization and details to keep things in order and provide checklists, etc. So a big shout out and thanks to Trek for a great job. Now off to check Nation posts. X ------------- |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 8:29pm
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I second that motion. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: RPodWeGo
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 12:42am
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Ya, I read both though it is like 75/25% forum. It seems a more engaged live crowd here. And I second the shout out to Techntrek and the other senior members ( to many to name individually) who post good stuff, outstanding mods, well organized, ya, ya, ya. Thanks ya all. ------------- RPodWeGo RPod 177 04 v8 Toyota 4Runner |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 1:13am
Good Question and one that is asked every so often. The reasons for rpod-owners.com is stated in this section http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=833&KW=rpodnation&PID=8262&title=why-an-rpod-owners-forum#8262 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=833&KW=rpodnation&PID=8262&title=why-an-rpod-owners-forum#8262 I have not been back to rpodnation since I was pushed out from comments and PMs from the other site. We are run by owners of R-pod Campers (both present and past owners) and not by a dealer using them and do treat all that come with respect even if they have another camper than the r-pod. Forest River has been invited to this site and is aware of this site. |
Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 9:22am
That was an interesting read. Thanks for sharing.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 10:48am
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I am ambidextrous... I don't do as much there as I do here, for sure. But new people often find the nation first (we did), and start there.. can't leave them to the wolves. There is actually a pretty active group on FB too.. if you FB. ------------- |
Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 11:02am
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I am only a member here, and do not desire to be a member of the other forum. While I did use it during my year-long research phase on Pod's I found that in general there were more questions asked here, better and more detailed responses to questions here, less or none of the "Rah-Rah" fluff about RV Nation and Forest River, and it felt more inviting from an overall atmosphere.
------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 11:18am
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Good Question and one that is asked every so often. The reasons for rpod-owners.com is stated in this section http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=833&KW=rpodnation&PID=8262&title=why-an-rpod-owners-forum#8262 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=833&KW=rpodnation&PID=8262&title=why-an-rpod-owners-forum#8262 [/QUOTE]
Great read ... thanks for the link. Funny how the troll never answered the question re: the rally site, nor ever posted again here. ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 1:00pm
Listed as what in FB?
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 1:16pm
R-Pod Owners group ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 2:01pm
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Got it, thanks.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 8:50pm
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Thanks, we (all the moderators) have worked hard. Completely a labor of love, even our benefactor who hosts the site provides the hardware and Internet connection from his own generosity (note that we don't have any ads on the site to offset his cost).
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 11:02pm
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This is the only site that I look at only because I don't spend alot of my free time on the computer and all of the folks here are really great. Hats off to all that keep this site up and running. Mama likes FB, almost lost her Sunday to a heart attack while I was on the road, brought her home tonight and she is doing much better. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2012 at 7:54am
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Ms. Goose is in my thoughts and prayers.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2012 at 2:57pm
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Glad to hear that she is doing better, Goose. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2012 at 9:00pm
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Goose, tell her Donna and I send prayers her way, We are a big family here and the camping spirit will live long in Mrs Goose. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2012 at 7:18am
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We looked at both but only signed up here after finding out that the other is dealer run. We signed up on the other one this year to help with organizing the NE Roundup. We found over the years that forums run by shops and dealers always end up turning on themselves and get all political and petty. The whole point of camping is to avoid nonsense like that. A big thumbs up and a big thank you to techntrek, senior members and all the mods that make visiting this site so much fun. We learn so much each time we log on. Goose: sending positive thoughts. Wishing Ms. Goose a speedy recovery. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2012 at 10:29am
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I use both sites, but I sure love the lack of ads here! And I really appreciate all the hard work by the moderators of this site to keep the politics and commercials out of it. Really is a labor of love by them, and they are to be commended for that! ------------- 2011 R-Pod 182G Hood River Edition "Ribbitt" Pod (now sold) 2000 Ford F150 5.4L V8 TV |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2012 at 12:10pm
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Thanks to all for the well wishes, did not mean to get off subject. No ads and pop-ups is one of the great things here. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2012 at 9:09am
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There are a few other forums, (fori ?...) that I used to frequent, but have just about totally lost interest in. The root problem is almost always a combative position taken by the forum owner, (there is always one, even if it is not obvious), and several cronies who have been promoted to "administrators". Any position that is contrary to their "party line" is met with derision. So far this is not the case with our community, and I am both delighted and grateful. Thanks to all the unpaid but not unappreciated efforts.
------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2012 at 9:39am
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Yes, thank you to the administrators for this well run forum. ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents 
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2012 at 4:02am
Thank you, your kind comments are appreciated! Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: bc matell
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2012 at 10:34pm
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I just use this forum and it is a wealth of info!! thanks everyone ------------- TV 2012 Toyota Tacoma 6 cyl Misha the Lab Loving life and living it! |